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Hofner 1961 Cavern Reissue Electric Violin Bass

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Overview

A perfect replica of Paul McCartney's Hofner bass from 1961.

The 500/1 Violin Bass was developed by Walter H¶fner and in 1956, he presented it at the Frankfurt Musikmesse music trade show. Not only its design but also the unmistakable sound all contribute to the high recognition value of this classic. The same as it was 50 years ago, this instrument is manufactured in the H¶fner workshops in Hagenau by hand. All instruments from German production are delivered from the factory with flatwound strings that reproduce the original sound of the '60s.

The H¶fner 500/1 1961 derives its name from the Cavern Club in Liverpool which was opened in 1957. The Cavern Club was one of the most sought after performance opportunities in Europe for new bands of that BeatBoom era. In 1960, Ringo Starr played WITH Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Even before the middle of 1961, the Beatles appeared as a representative of 'Merseybeat' scene in the spotlight of the Cavern Club.

The 1961 Cavern Reissue is a replica of the '61 model, which Paul McCartney bought in Hamburg.

Features

Body

Shape: Violin Bass
Wood Top: Spruce
Soundhole: None
Wood Back: Flame Maple
Wood Sides: Flame Maple - 52mm
Binding Top: Black / White / Black
Binding Back: Black / White / Black
Binding Sides: White
Centerblock: None

Neck

Wood: Flame Maple / Beech / Flame Maple
Construction: Three Piece
Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass.
Logo and Artwork: Vertical
Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck
Joint At: 16th Fret
Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 21mm
Thickness Neck + FB At 12th Fret: 24mm
Heel Cap: White Pearl

Fingerboard

Wood: Rosewood
Scale: 30"/76cm
Nut Width: 42mm
Width At 12th Fret: 48mm
Inlays: Pearl Dots
Binding: None
Side Dots: None
Number Of Frets: 22

Bridge

Material: Ebony
Type: Hofner Fretted

Finish

Top: Sunburst
Body: Sunburst
Neck: Sunburst

Hardware

Tuners: Single Nickel "Rugby Ball"
Tuner Buttons: Plastic
Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel
Nut Material: Plastic
Pickguard: White Pearl
Pickup Neck: Hofner Diamond Nickel
Pickup Middle: None
Pickup Bridge: Hofner Diamond Nickel
Potentiometer Knobs: Gold top

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Hofner 1961 Cavern Reissue Electric Violin Bass

A perfect replica of Paul McCartney's Hofner bass from 1961.

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